Employer newsletter: Award changes, unpaid trials & holiday entitlements

[We're here to give you information and advice about your workplace rights and obligations.]( Having trouble viewing this email? [Try opening it in your browser.]( [Asking staff to work public holidays]( It isn’t always easy finding staff to work a public holiday shift, so what are your rights and obligations when asking someone to come in? [nov-issue1]( [Too busy for a break?]( The lead up to Christmas can get pretty crazy, but if an employee doesn’t get a break you might be up for overtime. Check the rules to make sure you’re getting it right. [nov-issue2]( [Are unpaid trials ok?]( Trial shifts are a legitimate way to see if someone has the skills required for the job. But there are only limited circumstances when they can be lawfully unpaid. Before you think about an unpaid trial read this. [nov-issue3]( [Myth busting]( Employees that are sick before or after a public holiday should still be paid for the day. [New flexible work rules]( New family friendly award rules start from 1 December. Find out what they mean for your business. [ICYMI: Shut downs]( Everything you need to know if you’re shutting down over the holidays. Get the latest information: [Fairwork Ombudsman]( Ombudsman Facebook]( Ombudsman Twitter]( Ombudsman on YouTube]( Ombudsman Linkedin]( You are receiving this email because you subscribed to updates from the Fair Work Ombudsman. You can update or cancel your subscription at any time by clicking on the links below. [Change my preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( Got this as a forward? [Sign Up]( to receive our future emails. Read through our [Privacy Policy.]( This email was sent to [{EMAIL}](. To continue receiving our emails, add us to your address book. [Fairwork Ombudsman Facebook]( [Fairwork Ombudsman Twitter]( [Fairwork Ombudsman Linkedin]( [tracker] This email is sent by the Fair Work Ombudsman (ABN 43 884 188 232). The information contained in this email message and any attachments may be confidential information and may also be the subject of client legal - legal professional privilege. If you are not the intended recipient, any use, interference with, disclosure or copying of this material is unauthorised and prohibited. This email and any attachments are also subject to copyright. No part of them may be reproduced, adapted or transmitted without the written permission of the copyright owner. If you have received this email in error, please immediately: (1) notify the Fair Work Ombudsman by calling 13 13 94; (2) notify the sender by return email; (3) delete the message and any attachments from your system; (4) destroy any printed copy; and (5) do not disclose or use any of the information contained in the message or the attachments. This notice should not be removed from this email message. There is no warranty that this email is error or virus free. The Fair Work Ombudsman respects your privacy. Our privacy policy can be accessed from our web site www.fairwork.gov.au. Please consider the environment before printing this email.